2/18/26 Board of Education

The February 18, 2026, Board of Education meeting for the Forest Hills School District included a variety of agenda items, with a significant focus on budget and procurement matters. The board discussed the approval of cooperative purchasing contracts for two 10- to 12-passenger vans to replace aging vehicles, with one van to be scrapped and one retained as a backup. They also reviewed the district's five-year financial forecast, highlighting stable revenues primarily from local taxes and state funding, but noting increasing expenditures driven by inflation and personnel costs. The board examined the impact of recent state legislation on property tax levies and discussed the district's millage rates in comparison to other Hamilton County districts. Additionally, a contract with Hamilton County Educational Service Center was approved to provide specialized training for classroom teachers. The meeting also addressed long-term facilities planning, including challenges and costs related to the district's pool facility, with discussions about potential partnerships and funding mechanisms. The board approved all consent agenda items, including personnel appointments and contracts, and considered policy discussions related to booster club fundraising activities. No immediate procurement decisions beyond contract approvals were made, but the meeting emphasized fiscal stewardship and strategic planning for future capital improvements and operational needs.